Foster Application

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Thank You for Considering the Lifesaving Act of Becoming a Foster

Fosters truly are the FRONT LINE for our rescue beagles & a critical step in saving more lives! A foster home is a temporary living situation while a beagle is waiting for their permanent home. Foster families provide shelter, food, care, love, and guidance. The number of dogs we can save depends largely on the number of people who will open their homes and hearts to foster them. For some of these beagles, this will be their first experience being treated as a family pet. You are their salvation and you should never underestimate the important role you are playing in their lives!

Why Foster?

The only way that we can save beagles is with the help of foster homes. Being a foster family has rewards beyond the essential value of helping a dog in need find a new home. For some, it is a chance to have an beagle companion without making a lifetime commitment, or to try new companions for an existing pet. Foster Care is critical to our rescue efforts, the more homes we have, the more dogs we can save. Becoming a foster family is a very rewarding experience, and can be a lot of fun. There are often tears shed when a foster finally finds a home of their own, but knowing you have saved a life and opened up space to save another is truly rewarding.

How Long Can I Expect to Foster a Pet?

Fosters will keep dogs an average of 2-8 weeks. Some beagles need more time because of age, illness, injury, or behavior issues. Your time commitment will be discussed up-front before you agree to foster, but most foster families keep the beagle until they get adopted.

What are the Responsibilities of a Foster Family?
  • Provide a safe, clean, and caring environment for the beagle.
  • Provide food, water, exercise and socialization as appropriate.
  • Monitor any medical and/or behavioral problems and provide any medications as directed.
  • Assist with transport to/from adoption events or possibly veterinary care.
  • Participate in helping SBR find a family for the beagle.

Dog Foster Application

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